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[2manymustangs]

For every fucked up ford, you can find a fucked up GM right behind it....



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I have a 2000 V10 excursion.. I bought it new in 99. Aside from the regular maintenance, I've replaced ball joints, 4 batteries, and recently the fuel pump.. Lots if towing miles in the heat, and my boat and trailer are about 8500 lbs.. It lives in havasu permanently hooked to my boat in a storage unit, but they're good solid trucks. Don't let anyone tell you any different.



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Yeeep, I belive it... As much as I like a diesel, the V10 for a tow rig would work MUCHO better for me...

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[78Southwind]

Here's some of the things that I have replaced or fixed that are non-diesel related on my Excursion. Pretty common stuff for these trucks. I get a lot of use out of my truck.

Power Slot Cyro Rotors (www.summitracing.com) $280
Hawk Brake Pads (www.summitracing.com) $90
Hub Bearing Assembly & Labor Ford Motorcraft (www.sunriseford.com) $625
Hellwig Anti-Sway Bar (Rear) (www.summitracing.com) $200
Energy Suspension Sway Bar Bushings (Front) (www.summitracing.com) $21
Napa Water Pump, V-Belt & Coolant (Napa) $284
Hoses, Thermostat & Coolant (Napa) $112
4WD Shift on the Fly Upgraded Hoses (Braided Lines) $76
Driver Seat Cushion Pad (www.tousleyford.com) $80
Driver Leather Bottom Seat Cover (www.theseatshop.com) $205
Driver Leather Top Seat Cover with Limited (www.theseatshop.com) $265
Passenger Seat Cushion Pad (www.sunriseford.com) $83
Passenger Leather Bottom Seat Cover (www.theseatshop.com) $205
Passenger Leather Top Seat Cover with Limited (www.theseatshop.com) $265
Ball Joints and Front Axle Differential Seals and Labor (www.sunriseford.com) $1669
Sway Bar Repair Kit (SL504 & SL505) & Steering Damper (6854SE) (Autozone) $190

[Icecreaman]

Yeeep, I belive it... As much as I like a diesel, the V10 for a tow rig would work MUCHO better for me...

I don't think you'd say that if you owned one. The early V10 is a glorified small block. My nephew had F 350 4x4 he towed a 28' 5th wheel with. After putting a fresh air intake system, cat back exhaust, re-gearing the diff, and reprogramming with an Edge programer, he sold it and bought a 6.0 diesel. He got tired of getting smoked on any hill no matter how slight by me (7 .3 Powerstroke)and his dad (6.6 Duramax). The 6.0 once the week links (egr cooler) are dealt with are much better tow vehicles, better mileage, and a shit ton more power.

[2manymustangs]

I don't think you'd say that if you owned one. The early V10 is a glorified small block. My nephew had F 350 4x4 he towed a 28' 5th wheel with. After putting a fresh air intake system, cat back exhaust, re-gearing the diff, and reprogramming with an Edge programer, he sold it and bought a 6.0 diesel. He got tired of getting smoked on any hill no matter how slight by me (7 .3 Powerstroke)and his dad (6.6 Duramax). The 6.0 once the week links (egr cooler) are dealt with are much better tow vehicles, better mileage, and a shit ton more power.

I dont have a 28' 5th wheel OR ever plan to have one... Just small boats or my kayaks... MAYBE a small camper, thats just me though... Note that I said "would work much better for me" Also, I dont push my stuff up the hills, I let them fall back except for my mustangs...


But for someone that is towing big stuff OR for a work truck towing big loads IF I wanted a modern truck I would go with the Dodge Cummins 24v monster if I really needed the power and wanted it to last...

[28eliminator]

I don't think you'd say that if you owned one. The early V10 is a glorified small block. My nephew had F 350 4x4 he towed a 28' 5th wheel with. After putting a fresh air intake system, cat back exhaust, re-gearing the diff, and reprogramming with an Edge programer, he sold it and bought a 6.0 diesel. He got tired of getting smoked on any hill no matter how slight by me (7 .3 Powerstroke)and his dad (6.6 Duramax). The 6.0 once the week links (egr cooler) are dealt with are much better tow vehicles, better mileage, and a shit ton more power.

If your towing 10,000 lbs constantly yes.. If your towing 6 or 8000 lbs occasionally, doesn't make any sense at all.. The extra initial cost, and substantial maintenance costs far out way the gains for a part time tow vehicle IMO.. The V10 has been a good, reliable hard pulling motor for me for 130,000 miles..


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[Slacker]

I'm sure you got a good truck for what you are using it for. We used the ford v-8 and v-10's 2000 to 2003 in the mountains of Colorado at the ski resort and they didn't fair to well on the mountain roads, they saw very Little pavement. We were pretty hard on them.

[niceguyeddie]

I'm sure you got a good truck for what you are using it for. We used the ford v-8 and v-10's 2000 to 2003 in the mountains of Colorado at the ski resort and they didn't fair to well on the mountain roads, they saw very Little pavement. We were pretty hard on them.

Yea I feel pretty happy about my choice. Ford builds a pretty tough truck. I could've got a half ton to fit my needs but I always believed in having a lil more truck than you need. I store my boat at the river so it's not going to be towing very much.


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[SnoC653]

If you're not towing a lot, the V10 is a good compromise. The coils on the front make a world of difference. The longer the wheelbase the better they ride as well. I had a 2000 F350 and the only real problems I had with it were: brakes, ball joints (towed a lot), and the body control computer. The later was the reason I got rid of it. Bought a new 08 which I loved the power and ride, but it got worse mileage than the gas trucks. I now have a 03 6.0. With the tuner and exhaust work, I get 18 to 20 MPG so diesels aren't that bad a deal.

If your V10 doesn't have a tuner you will probably want to get one. I like the Edge products for the Fords and they have a dash pod that will make it look a lot better. I doubt you'll have a problem with your door seals freezing, but keep them lubricated and they don't get as much wind noise. Same goes for the door ajar sensors. Back doors are notorious for sticking and leaving the dome light on, or the idiot light on saying door ajar.

[niceguyeddie]

If you're not towing a lot, the V10 is a good compromise. The coils on the front make a world of difference. The longer the wheelbase the better they ride as well. I had a 2000 F350 and the only real problems I had with it were: brakes, ball joints (towed a lot), and the body control computer. The later was the reason I got rid of it. Bought a new 08 which I loved the power and ride, but it got worse mileage than the gas trucks. I now have a 03 6.0. With the tuner and exhaust work, I get 18 to 20 MPG so diesels aren't that bad a deal.

If your V10 doesn't have a tuner you will probably want to get one. I like the Edge products for the Fords and they have a dash pod that will make it look a lot better. I doubt you'll have a problem with your door seals freezing, but keep them lubricated and they don't get as much wind noise. Same goes for the door ajar sensors. Back doors are notorious for sticking and leaving the dome light on, or the idiot light on saying door ajar.

Exactly. It was a compromise.

Great info. Thanks!

I defiantly want to tune this thing. I already ordered a 50 series Flowmaster (it's too quiet) and I plan on an intake too. Does the mileage improve much with the tuner?

The truck is on 37s with stock gears. I expected it to be a complete pig but it's not that bad. My buddy put bigger gears in his and he said he burns way more fuel on the highway now.

I did miss the huge cab in the Ford compared to a Chevy.




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